A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

Modern cars are essentially software on wheels—“smart” collections of automotive systems, including entertainment, braking, power, locks, window controls, and so on. As the number of electronic ...

Remote keyless entry (RKE) is a common option for most new automobiles. Advanced RKE systems need a fob for unlocking doors and setting alarms. Transponders that signal cars to start — along with ...

I chose to include the Tesla Model X's autological key fob because of its unique button arrangement. The key looks like a Model X, and to open either of the rear falcon doors, users just click the ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

Keyless entry systems have become common in today’s cars and are certainly a convenience, and a safety, feature for drivers. But keyless entry can turn terribly inconvenient when a key fob breaks and ...

Revisit an 1950s prediction for the automotive landscape of the 2000s and you'll be introduced to plenty of flying cars. And while we do have a few of those around, the current situation is pretty far ...